Transporters

• TOI.in

• Published On May 23, 2026 at 02:21 PM IST

The effect of the three-day transporters’ strike across the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) became more visible on Friday, with thousands of trucks remaining off the roads in Sonipat and adjoining districts, severely disrupting goods transportation and supply chains.

The agitation against the implementation of environment compensation charges (ECC) and restrictions on BS-4 vehicles in the NCR brought the freight movement to a near standstill. Transport hubs in Sonipat wore a deserted look as parked trucks lined major loading points and logistics corridors.

Transport operators alleged that the newly enforced regulations pushed an already struggling sector deeper into financial distress.

According to union representatives, the ban on BS-4 commercial vehicles adversely impacted thousands of truck owners, many of whom are still dependent on older fleets for their livelihood.

“We are already battling rising diesel prices, taxes, loan repayments and operational costs. The ECC and BS-4 restrictions have made survival even more difficult for small transporters,” said a member of the protesting unions.

Amit Kataria, the president of the Bhai Chara Truck Association in Sonipat, said the ongoing strike from May 21 to May 23 was symbolic in nature and warned that the movement could intensify if no resolution was reached.